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World Football: Verheijen's stinging attack

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21/12/2012

Verheijen's stinging attack

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Raymond Verheijen says English football lacks a clear philosophy.

Raymond Verheijen says English football lacks a clear philosophy and the “dinosaurs” at the Welsh FA have destroyed Gary Speed’s legacy.

The former Netherlands, Russia, Barcelona and Chelsea coach Raymond Verheijen tells us that without foreign imports the English Premier League would be one of the worst leagues in the World. He also accuses the men running the English game of lacking a clear football philosophy, and slams the Welsh FA for destroying Gary Speed’s legacy.

Sepp Blatter tells us FIFA will help pay for Palestine’s national stadium to be rebuilt after being damaged by Israeli air strikes in Gaza City.

We look back at Mohamed Bin Hammam’s downfall. But why has the former AFC President suddenly decided to go?

And we hear from goalkeeper Mark Cook who has recently signed for Peruvian giants Universitario from non-league English club Harrogate Town.

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